tripping

• Veraltetes Adjektiv mit der Bedeutung 'flink' oder 'leichtfüßig', oft in älterer Dichtung verwendet. Im modernen Slang kann es sich auf einen Zustand unter Drogeneinfluss beziehen, was jedoch kein standardmäßiger adjektivischer Gebrauch ist.

An archaic adjective meaning 'nimble' or 'light-footed', often used in older poetry. In modern slang, it can refer to being under the influence of drugs, but this is not a standard adjective usage.

1. Buoyant and rhythmicB2informal

   Having a light, lively, and rhythmic quality, often used to describe music or movement.

   Leicht und rhythmisch

   • The song has a tripping beat that makes you want to dance.
   • Her tripping steps matched the melody perfectly.
   • The band played a tripping tune that filled the room with energy.

   Synonymebouncyjauntylightliltinglivelyrhythmicsprightlyswinging

   Antonymeclumsyheavylaboredponderousstiff

2. Nimble and quickB2formal

   Moving with ease, agility, and speed; light-footed.

   Flink und leichtfüßig

   • The dancer's tripping movements captivated the audience.
   • He walked with a tripping gait across the stage.
   • The cat made a tripping leap onto the windowsill.

   Synonymeagilebriskfleetlight-footedlivelynimblequicksprightlyspry

   Antonymeawkwardclumsyheavyleadenslow

• Verb, das das Stolpern oder den Verlust des Gleichgewichts beim Gehen bezeichnet oder eine Reise bzw. einen Ausflug unternimmt.

A verb used to indicate the act of stumbling or losing one's balance while walking, or to make a journey.

1. Stumble or lose footingA2informal

   To catch one's foot on something and stumble or fall.

   Stolpern

   • She tripped on the carpet and fell.
   • He tripped over the toy left on the floor.
   • Be careful not to trip on the loose wire.

   Synonymemishapslipstumbletrip up

2. Travel or journeyA2informal

   To go on a short journey or excursion, often for pleasure.

   Eine Reise machen

   • We tripped to the beach for the weekend.
   • They tripped around Europe during summer.
   • She tripped off to the store for some milk.

   Synonymejauntjourneytourtraveltrekvoyage

Phrasal-Variantentrip outtrip up